Create a serene and inviting outdoor living space with our custom pergola lounge and illuminated pool. Perfect for evening relaxation and gatherings, this luxurious setup features comfortable seating, elegant drapery, and a beautifully lit pool with graceful water jets

Bali Style

Distinguished Pools

Expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Diego with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Red Pool shade sail

Pike Awning Company

Mesh shade sail over a pool area
Large traditional backyard pool in Portland with concrete slab.

LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor

LaurelRock

Neil Landino
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Balaclava Road Project - C.O.S Design

C.O.S Design

Design ideas for a contemporary lap pool in Melbourne with decking.

Freeform Lagoon Pool with Custom Spa LED Lights and Fire Bowls in Boynton Beach

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This freeform lagoon pool with custom spa in Boynton Beach Florida is a true gem of a project. It's LED lights and bubblers on the sun shelf really create a tropical feel as do the laminar deck jets, raised custom tiled spa and fire bowls that accompany it!

Outdoor Living Project

Darren James Interiors

Contemporary pool in Brisbane.

Venice Canals

Katie Leede & Company Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard aboveground pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and decking.

Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence

Flexfence

Beautiful Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence designed by Patios et Clôtures Beaulieu. Perfect for that extra little privacy you need and a bit of shade from that hot summer sun.

Small Pool

Urbanscapes LLC

How to fit everything into a small back yard....Pool, entertaining and animal accommodation. Additionally our client wanted low maintenance low maintenance and a year round landscape. The artificial turf was an excellent choice for both low maintenance and pet friendly. To keep small areas of turf in pristine condition provided the conditions is highly unlikely, so the artificial turf was an obvious choice.

Portfolio

Royal Fence

This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Nashville with concrete slab.

Decks in Marin County

Clough Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in San Francisco with decking.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern pool walkway

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern pool walkway. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Design ideas for an expansive modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Los Angeles.

Alamo Hillside Modern Home and Pool

Creative Environments

Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Cotswold Pool Cabana

Alison Hall AIA

This is an example of a contemporary pool in Charlotte.

VILLA ALEXA EL DORADO

DIAZ DE LUNA SIGNATURE

CHAISE WOOD
Inspiration for a traditional pool in Mexico City.

Gallery

Flooring Master Montreal

Design ideas for a mid-sized rooftop rectangular aboveground pool in Montreal with a water feature and decking.

The Mandala House

DESIGN 4 CORNERS

This is an example of a tropical backyard rectangular lap pool in San Diego.

HAWTHORN

Whyte Gardens

The brief for this project included three separate areas wrapping around the house. Each area embraces a different function that is reflected in the designs. The main space included an existing pool that was revitalized and matched with new-seated areas and focal points. Although different materials are used, each feature compliments each other and highlights the planting. One of the exciting elements of this project is an evolving feature wall using star jasmine plants and vertical steel wires. The second space is a small-decked entertaining area, flowing seamlessly from the interior. The main focus is the three corten steel panels with bamboo planting placed behind. The timber decking and the planting creates a relationship with main pool area whilst still having its own identity.

Project Outdoor Sauna Combi + Infrared Lounger

Ambient Elements

Alpha Wellness Sensations is a global leader in sauna manufacturing, indoor and outdoor design for traditional saunas, infrared cabins, steam baths, salt caves and tanning beds. Our company runs its own research offices and production plant in order to provide a wide range of innovative and individually designed wellness solutions.

Red Pool Design Ideas

Swimming pools are heavenly during hot Australian and New Zealand summers and are the perfect way to cool down, relax, entertain friends and even get fit. A pool can also create visual interest, especially when you consider features like coloured pool tiles, lighting and landscaping. If you are short on space, you might still fit a lap pool, plunge pool or swim spa, all of which could be focal points in your small garden. As you plan your pool design, map out your space and determine what size, shape and style works best for you. Browse the photos on Houzz for design ideas for above ground pools, inground pools, as well as pool landscaping and novelty features like pool slides or water features. Then, save your favourite photos to an ideabook, and get in touch with the experts behind your favourite picks.

What type of pool should I install?

The dimensions of your backyard will determine the type of inground pools you can install. Take into account boundary restrictions and pool fencing compliance. Fibreglass versions are cheaper, and quicker to install; whereas concrete constructions are better suited to tricky sites and give you more freedom in design. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want to commit to an inground pool, above ground pools are a more affordable alternative. If you only have a small backyard, a plunge pool is a great solution, and can easily run along a boundary wall or down the side of a house. This option is also low maintenance, can be heated for use in winter, and can do double duty as a swim spa. A long, narrow space, on the other hand, could fit a lap pool, whereas a water feature could fill an awkward space. If your backyard features a stunning vista, consider an infinity pool to accentuate the view.

What pool fencing options are available?

While the specifics vary from state to state, fencing is required of most pool designs. However, pool fencing doesn’t have to obscure your pool design. Glass fencing is increasingly popular for this reason exactly, and is available framed, frameless, semi-frameless and even in-ground. A cheaper alternative is aluminium or steel fencing, which, again, are available in a variety of styles: flat top, loop-top, double-top and wire-based.

What pool landscaping features should I consider?

To get the most out of your pool, design an area that offers multiple hangouts. Include a nearby barbecue, dining area, seating for lounging and outdoor shower. Having shaded areas will give you more reason to stay poolside longer, too. Timber decking and stone paving are popular choices for pool surrounds, and are also helpful in creating zones. Just imagine a raised timber platform with a daybed – a luxurious, resort-style addition to any pool design. Leafy trees and rocks will create a more natural-looking oasis, and will help provide more privacy for swimmers. Where you want your landscape to be the main focus, keep pool equipment and furnishings to a minimum.